Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,670 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.11
10th percentile $34,110
90th percentile $43,560
Employed locally 140
National median $41,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,110
    25th
    $37,230
    50th (median)
    $37,670
    75th
    $37,670
    90th
    $43,560

    Top-paying metros for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-South Portland, ME $64,610
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $63,300
    Reading, PA $57,050
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $56,100
    Virginia $55,900
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $55,900

    Related occupations in Southeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,290
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,010
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36,170
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$37,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders make per hour in Southeast Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Southeast Oklahoma is $18.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.16 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Oklahoma above or below average for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 9.1% below the national median of $41,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,110 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,230.